K9 officers are generally POST-certified police officers. You may want to check within your own state though, as the specifics may vary.
Now, to be a police K9 trainer, it is usually not a requirement to be a police officer.
I believe you can be promoted in the way that they will take you to more dangerous places to do more dangerous things with your dog.
It depends on the situation, but all the canines that I have worked with and trained with, all are trained in what is called "Handler Protection" this is where is the handler is in a fight his canine does not need a command, but will try and defend the police officer from others. This is a great thing, the only time that this training has hinderd, is when the canine protects their handler from anyone, even someone trying to render aid.
Yes, he was a police officer in Georgia before making it big in the UFC.
if you were a police officer would you have to get tazed before you get a tazor?
I'm assuming you're referring to a Canine Handler. (in the US) Yes, to be a law enforcement canine handler you first must be qualified and employed as a police officer. There are other organizations such as Search & Rescue Teams, etc, that are comprised of civilians that handle specially trained canines but they have no law enforcement powers, unless deputized for a special reason.
Assuming that you are a police officer; yes you can. If you are not a police officer you should check with your local laws before wearing a police uniform anywhere.
Police forces in the UK have a policy of recruiting an officer then allowing that officer to moving in to specialist field such as mounted police and dog handler etc. You will need to apply to a force and undertake the training to become an officer first then you move through training into probation period, normally a year then specialist opportunities occur
"K-9" is a bastardization of "Canine". K-9 units usually consist of a Handler or dog trainer and a police dog.
I dont know about other states, but in Illinois you have to be a police officer for 2 years before you can become a crime scene investigator. I don't know about other states, but in Illinois you have to be a police officer for 2 years before becoming a crime scene investigator.
All police canine handlers are first and foremost police officers. Therefore you need only pass the requirements to be a police officer to become employed. THEN, you may wish to become a handler, and if selected, you and the canine will attend a training school. Depending on your skill and that of the dog this may last for several weeks or more, and you are always subject to ongoing refresher training.
In Ireland you will have to be a minimum of 27 years of age before you can apply to be a police.
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